Pay attention…
“Enjoy Life and Love,
Instead of putting it off
rejoice and do the things
that you want to do;
today is the first day
of the rest of your life.”
This poem was printed on the back of the rememberence cards that were given out at my neighbor’s funeral today.
A funeral that none of us should have had to go to. A funeral that his wife and daughter should not have had to endure.
My neighbor’s life was cut incredibly short at the young age of 42 simply because he was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Matt was driving on the highway and slowed down as the traffic thickened before a construction zone. He was in the rear of a line of seven cars when a tractor trailer barrelled into the stropped traffic. He didn’t have a chance.
Reports have been scarce, but it sounds like the driver of the truck just wasn’t paying attention.
At his wake tonight, neighbors gathered together to remember Matt’s laugh, his sense of humor, and his love for his family. They talked of how he would always look for the humor in any situation, how he would pay attention to his family, and how he was quick to give to those around him. We tried to comfort Matt’s wife as she wondered how she would go on without her best friend.
We left afterward, pausing at the door, reminding each other to go home and give our kids and spouses an extra hug and to pay attention to those special people in our lives.
Pay attention, because you never know what tomorrow may bring.
Goodbye Matt, you will be greatly missed.
Aw, man. That is awful. I am so sorry.
Ugh. This is heartbreaking. My condolences to his family and friends!
This is terrible. I hate when bad things happen to good people.
I am so sorry for you and your neighbor’s family. What an awful story. I’m sending good thoughts.
What a simple and yet so important message! People get so busy that they forget that they are even driving. Please accept my love and prayers 🙂
I’m so sorry for his widow and daughter and for everyone who knew and loved him. We really don’t ever know what’s coming next. If only we could be mindful of that in “regular” times not just when faced with tragedy.
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